When To Keep Your Mouth Shut

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Graeme Wilson in Freedom Fighters

Tags: #americaskeswick #christiandevotional #freedomfighters #quiet #holdingtongue

“Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.” – Proverbs 21:23
Welcome to my world! You have probably been there too, if you’re honest. As a speaker/teacher, I have found myself saying too often, “Now why did I say that?” or “I wished I hadn’t told that story.”  Or maybe you have said something to your spouse, your kids, or maybe an employee, and you say: “I have foot in mouth disease.”
Welcome to this new week of Freedom Fighter blogs. Chris Hughes, Dave Brown, Rob Russomano, Pastor Bob Wood, Makala Doulos, Chaplain Juan Mendez and others on our writing team love to share God’s Word with you.
I saw this post last week and unfortunately there is no one assigned to give the credit. But I felt it was powerful and important to share.

20 Reasons When to Keep Your Mouth Shut:

1. In the heat of anger. Proverbs 14:17
2. When you don’t have all the facts. Proverbs 18:13
3. When you haven’t verified the story. Deuteronomy 17:6
4. If you words will offend a weaker brother. 1 Corinthians 8:11
5. If your word will be a poor reflection of the Lord or your friends. 1 Peter 2:21-23
6. When you are tempted to joke about sin. Proverbs 14:9
7. When you would be ashamed of your words later. Proverbs 8:8
8. When you are tempted to make light of holy things. Ecclesiastes 5:2
9. If your words would convey a wrong impression. Proverbs 17:27
10. If the issue is none of your business. Proverbs 14:10
11. When you are tempted to tell an outright lie. Proverbs 4:24
12. If your words will damage someone’s reputation. Proverbs 16:27
13. If your words will destroy a friendship. Proverbs 25:28
14. When you are feeling critical. James 3:9
15. If you can’t speak without yelling. Proverbs 25:28
16. When it is time to listen. Proverbs 13:1
17. If you may have to eat your words later. Proverbs 18:21
18. If you have already said it more than one time = nagging. Proverbs 24:24
19. When you are tempted to flatter a wicked person. Proverbs 24:24
20. When you are supposed to be working instead. Proverbs 14:23

Wow! Ouch! Must burn on the hard-drive of my mind. Good reminders about when to keep my mouth shut. You may not have needed it, but I sure need this reminder – daily.
Rejoice! Pray! Give thanks!
Bill Welte
President/CEO
America’s Keswick
Written by Dr. Bill Welte, President/CEO of America’s Keswick: He has been married to his child sweetheart for 40+ years, and has three married kids, one that is engaged, and 10 amazing grand kids. He loves music and is an avid reader.
The Daily Bible Reading: Gen 28-31| You can download our 2017 Daily Bible Reading Plan by clicking here

Daily Quote: “We cannot be too careful about the words we use; we start out using them and they end up using us.” Eugene Peterson

This Week’s Verse to Memorize:
“Oh, satisfy early with Your mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days!” Psalm 90:14